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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,986.23, 2,741.03 and 1,102.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,986.23, 2,741.03 and 1,102.07 is: 1,520.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,986.23 : 2,741.03 = 1,102.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,986.23/2,741.03 = 1,102.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,986.23x = 2,741.03 × 1,102.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,986.23x = 3,020,801.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020,801.42/1,986.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,520.87

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